Pope Francis to stay in hospital because of ‘complex clinical picture’

Summary

Pope Francis, 88, remains hospitalized in Rome due to a worsening respiratory infection, described by the Vatican as a “complex clinical picture.”

Admitted on Friday with bronchitis, he was diagnosed with a polymicrobial respiratory infection, requiring changes to his treatment.

The pope has struggled with health issues in recent years, including past hospitalizations for bronchitis and surgery.